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Tie Rod End Removal

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  • Start date Start date Jun 20, 2005
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92Patrol5.0

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I'm working on my gf's stratus and the tie rod end was so bad that all that was keeping it from separating itself was the rubber bushing. Anyway, I can't get the jam nut to loosen. I tried and tried for an hour and a half last night to get the jam nut loosened up so I can get the rod end off but I can't get the jam nut to loosen or the rod end to begin to unscrew. Any ideas what to do? Can I heat it up with a torch.. would that help? Use pipe wrenches to get more torque? I'm at a loss of what to do?
 

darthcual

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As a fighter of many nuts/bolts on my 5.0 i will tell you some PB buster and a little torch heat has always broken it loose. However, when using the torch be EXTREMLY careful that it is not near any fuel or brake lines. Also know this, PB buster is flammable but it will burn off quickly, just make sure there is none on you. Good Luck
 

mustangjoe87

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are you turning the jam nut the right way?......... heat it up and show it who is boss
 
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